AI agents: a new growth driver for SMEs and VSEs in 2025

AI agents: a new growth driver for SMEs and VSEs in 2025

Artificial intelligence is no longer just for big business. AI agents, true intelligent digital assistants, are revolutionizing the daily lives of French SMEs and VSEs.

When we talk about AI, we're mainly talking about Generative AI, which is essentially used to create new digital content (text, images, music, etc.).

What does an AI agent offer compared to generative AI?

In fact, an AI agent is like an intelligent virtual assistant that can act autonomously to accomplish specific tasks and solve problems.

Here are a few key words to explain the main features of an AI agent

  • Specific. Each AI agent is designed with a specific purpose in mind, such as answering questions, managing an agenda, or controlling a system.
  • Autonomous. The AI agent can operate without constant human intervention. It makes its own decisions based on its environment and objectives.
  • Perception. It is able to "perceive" and understand its environment thanks to sensors or interfaces, like a robot that uses cameras to see, or a program that analyzes data.
  • Decision-making. The AI agent can analyze the information it receives and make decisions accordingly.
  • Action. It can act on its environment to achieve its goals, whether by giving responses, moving objects (for a robot), or performing numerical tasks.
  • Learning. Advanced AI agents can learn from experience and improve over time. 

An AI agent can transform your business in many ways.

Here are a few concrete examples of how to take the first steps towards adopting an AI agent.
  • Competitive intelligence. Stay one step ahead of the competition. The AI agent can monitor the market, analyze trends and provide you with synthetic reports on your competitors and your industry.
  • Predictive analysis and decision support. Thanks to its ability to process huge volumes of data, the AI agent provides you with valuable insights to anticipate market trends, optimize your inventory management and fine-tune your marketing strategies.
  • Optimization of internal processes. The AI agent continuously analyzes your processes to identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements. It can also automate complex workflows, boosting your company's overall efficiency.
  • Automation of administrative tasks. The end of essential but unrewarding repetitive tasks. The AI agent can handle data entry, e-mail sorting, stock management and much more. So your employees can concentrate on higher value-added activities. And more motivating!
  • Personalized, responsive customer service. An AI agent can provide 24/7 customer support, answer frequently asked questions instantly, and even personalize interactions based on the customer's history. The result? Increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Personalized marketing. The end of inefficient mass marketing. The AI agent analyzes your customers' behavior to create ultra-targeted, personalized campaigns, significantly increasing your conversion rates.

Adopting an AI agent represents a real competitive turning point for SMEs and VSEs. It's a powerful lever for standing out in an increasingly competitive market.

How can you integrate an AI agent into your company?

Here are the main steps we recommend to our customers. 

  • Identify your specific needs and the areas where AI can bring the most value.
  • Opt for existing, customizable AI solutions tailored to SMEs/SMBs, rather than developing complex systems in-house.
  • Train your teams in the use of these new tools to ensure smooth adoption.
  • Start with pilot projects to measure benefits before rolling out on a larger scale.
  • Ensure the security and confidentiality of the data processed by the AI agent, in particular by working with AIs whose servers are based in France or Europe.

Integrating an AI agent isn't just a technological investment, it's a real gas pedal of growth and creativity for your company.

By automating time-consuming tasks, optimizing your processes and providing valuable insights to differentiate you from the competition, the AI agent lets you focus on what really matters: strategy, innovation and business development. 

At Gorillias, we're convinced that AI is a formidable growth lever for French SMEs and VSEs. Our expertise enables us to support you in this digital transformation, offering tailor-made solutions adapted to your specific needs, as well as the support to finance your first projects.

Ready to explore the potential of AI agents for your business?

Contact us for a personalized discussion on integrating AI into your strategy. Together, let's bring your "augmented enterprise" to life!

 

10 challenges of AI in business... and how to overcome them

10 challenges of AI in business... and how to overcome them

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers tremendous opportunities for businesses of all sizes. Yet the challenges of enterprise AI are holding back adoption, especially for SMEs.

Rest assured, with the right approaches, these challenges are surmountable.

In 10 steps, let's discover together how to serenely meet the challenges of AI adoption in your company.

1. Find the right AI skills

Practical solution:

- Train your current employees in the basics of AI
- Collaborate with local schools for internships
- Call on freelancers for one-off projects

2. Control costs

Economic approach :

- Start small with a targeted pilot project
- Opt for affordable cloud solutions
- Evaluate long-term benefits to justify investment

3. Overcoming reluctance to change

Gentle method :

- Simply explain the benefits of AI for the company
- Involve your teams in the choice of AI projects
- Accompany the change step by step

4. Integrate AI into your existing systems

A step-by-step approach :

- Take stock of your IT tools
- Choose AI solutions that are compatible with existing systems
- Integrate AI step by step, without turning everything upside down

5. Managing your data

Simple method :

- Set up clear rules for data management
- Use easy-to-use tools to cleanse and organize your data
- Centralize your information in a single, secure location

6. Respect ethics and confidentiality

Responsible approach :

- Create a simple charter on the ethical use of AI
- Raise your teams' awareness of data protection
- Regularly check compliance with these principles

7. Convincing management

Effective strategy :

- Organize a clear presentation on the challenges of AI
- Show concrete examples of success in your sector
- Involve managers in the choice of AI projects

8. Measuring benefits

Concrete method :

- Define clear, measurable objectives
- Track both financial gains and process improvements
- Take stock regularly to adjust your approach

9. Keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies

Pragmatic approach :

- Stay informed with free newsletters and webinars
- Choose scalable solutions that adapt easily
- Ask the experts for advice

 10. Scaling your strategy

Progressive method :

- Design your pilot projects with the future in mind
- Opt for cloud solutions that grow with you
- Plan deployment in stages, according to your needs

 

How we support you :

The challenges of enterprise AI can seem daunting, especially for SMEs that often have limited resources. But adopting AI is not an insurmountable obstacle course.

With a step-by-step approach and solutions tailored to your size, you can leverage this technology to give your business a significant and lasting boost.

The key to success lies in a well-thought-out strategy: start small, learn continuously and adapt.

This progressive approach, which we advocate at Gorillias, minimizes risk while maximizing the chances of success.. At Gorillias, we'll help you select that initial project based on your specific objectives, whether it's to optimize your internal processes, improve the customer experience or develop new products or services.

Our manifesto highlights the importance of democratizing access to AI for all businesses, whatever their size. That's why we've developed a range of flexible, affordable solutions,

Our modular, scalable solutions are designed to adapt to your growth and changing needs.

At Gorillias, we understand that each company has its own constraints, objectives and culture, which is why we offer tailor-made solutions.

Our approach allows you to approach AI with peace of mind, at your own pace and within your own means: we work with you to identify the most relevant opportunities for your business, taking into account your current resources and long-term goals.

By choosing Gorillias as your partner, you benefit not only from our technical expertise, but also from our in-depth understanding of business issues. Our aim is to help you harness the potential of AI to strengthen your competitive edge, improve your operational efficiency and open up new opportunities for growth.

Together, we can turn the challenges of AI into real opportunities for your business.

Want to know how AI can help your SME in concrete terms? Contact us for a no-obligation discussion. Together, we'll find AI solutions tailored to your business.